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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016-5098
202-537-6200
With vast gardens and more than a dozen outbuildings, George Washington’s 8,000-acre estate makes a wonderful historic day trip from D.C. It’s on the Potomac River, sixteen miles south of the city. Kids will enjoy seeing the staff decked out in period costumes.
Written by Mishelle Beltser
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